Srinagar, Sep 18 (Reporter) Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha congratulated the voters for the record 59 percent turnout during the first phase of Assembly election held for the 24 constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday . In a social media post, the Lieutenant Governor said, “their enthusiastic participation is a testament to the strength of Indian democracy and people's faith in democratic values”, . “Congratulations J&K for a historic voter turnout! I would like to thank all voters, who exercised their franchise in 1st Phase. Record polling in the peaceful, free & fair election attests to the strength of Indian democracy & people's faith in democratic values”, the Lieutenant Governor Sinha posted on X (formerly twitter). “I must congratulate all my sisters & first-time voters for participating in large numbers to celebrate the festival of democracy” he said and added “Heartfelt gratitude to outstanding security forces, JKP & Election Officials”. “Approx 59% polling in the first phase shows Jamhooriyat is flourishing in J&K”, he said. “Long queues of voters in Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban, Pulwama, Shopian, Kulgam and Anantnag demolished the motivated propaganda of the adversaries. People have also rebuffed the agenda of divisive elements and reaffirmed their faith in democracy”, the lieutenant Governor said...////...